Company Description

Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods. Our activities span the entire value chain from farm to fork, across a broad range of business lines, we leverage our global reach and extensive asset network to serve our customers and consumers around the world. Structured as a matrix organization of six geographical regions and ten platforms, Louis Dreyfus Company is active in over 100 countries and employs approximately 17,000 people globally.

Job Description

Overall Purpose and Objective of Position

As directed by the plant superintendents, this position is responsible for supervising a shift of production staff at a soybean Crushing, Biodiesel, Glycerin, Lecithin and Glycerin Packaging plants. Primary function is to ensure quality products are produced in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with established production schedules.

Primary Responsibilities/Essential Functions

• Accountable for the production, safety and quality of the shift team.

• Helps plan the daily activities of production staff, issues work assignments accordingly.

• Maintains proper coverage by managing production staffing schedules.

• Coordinates production start-ups, shutdowns and changeovers.

• Responds to production issues or alarms and leads investigations as necessary.

• Assures that production employees work safely and follow established safety procedures.

• Assures that established environmental procedures are followed and recordkeeping requirements are met.

• Maintains good working knowledge of SHE policies, rules and procedures applicable to area of responsibility and ensures all applicable requirements are adhered to. 

• Ensures employees are provided required training for area, jobs, and tasks prior to assigning work. Ensures area of responsibility is maintained in orderly and safe.

• Promptly reports unsafe working conditions to management and communicates potential hazards to affected employees. 

• Promptly reports all incidents to management and conducts incident investigation as soon as practicable as; no later than 24 hours from time of incident.

Additional Responsibilities

• Collects shift productivity information and records it in the plant’s data management system.

• Serves as the liaison between the plant superintendents and the production staff.

• Reports any manufacturing equipment issues to maintenance staff.

• Notifies plant superintendents of potential safety hazards, operational inconsistencies and employee incidents.

• Creates a productive, safe and efficient shift culture through positive leadership example of working safely. 

• Conducts shift safety meetings including, recognition, education and motivation plus delivers job-related training to production staff to increase efficiency and safety. 
• Follow shift operators SHE and Operations training.

• Investigates and prepares reports for safety and environmental accidents and near-misses.

• Coaches staff on the Company’s performance expectations and provides ongoing performance feedback.

• Assists with production functions as necessary (e.g., handles materials, operates equipment).

Equipment Used

• Typical office equipment: PC, telephone, radios, fax machine, calculator, scanner and copier.
• Production machinery and operating equipment, including computers to manage the production process.
• Use of computer for entering data into electronic data system and control operating equipment.
• Use of occupational health and safety testing equipment (e.g., air monitors) in compliance with OSHA
• Regulations.
• Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required.

Working Conditions

• Continuous 24/7 plant operation with 12 Hour Straight Shift (Nights), as well as off-shift call-in requirements when needed. Regular exposure to a variety of temperatures and prevailing weather conditions; regular exposure to gases, vapors, dust, odors and flammable liquids; occasional exposure to areas with wet floors and high volume of noise. Heavy lifting of manufacturing materials and products is required. Position will require regular stair climbing and extended periods of walking and standing in order to access and occasionally work in remote areas of the plant, heights and confined spaces. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) will be worn in compliance with Company standards and government regulations. Extensions of regular working hours are occasionally necessary to complete time-sensitive projects, attend training or to respond to emergencies. 

Employee Supervision

• This position directs the work of shift of approximately eight or more production employees within the Receiving, Loadout, Extraction, Biodiesel/Boiler, Glycerin, Lecithin and Glycerin Packaging areas. Has the authority to recommend hiring, firing, & discipline of employees as well as supervise, manage, & direct work.

Decision Making/Accountability

• Ensures the safe and efficient operation of the plant during assigned twelve-hour shift. Directs the work of operational staff to meet daily production and material handling goals. Communicates job expectations to production employees. Holds production staff accountable for personal productivity, safety, attendance and general rules of conduct and administers discipline as necessary. Manages communications to and from Superintendents relating to the daily operations of the facility. Investigates and resolves any plant issues that may arise during shift. Initiates plant start-ups and shut-downs as needed. 

​​​​​​​Safety, Health & Environmental Responsibilities

• Maintains good working knowledge of SHE policies, rules and procedures applicable to area of responsibility and ensures all applicable requirements are adhered to. Ensures employees are provided required training for area and jobs and tasks prior to assigning work. Ensures area of responsibility is maintained in orderly and safe manner. Promptly reports unsafe working conditions to management and communicates potential hazards to affected employees. Promptly reports all incidents to management and conducts incident investigation as soon as practicable; no later than 24 hours from time of incident. 

Qualifications

Education/Professional Certifications/Licenses

Basic qualification: 

• High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred qualification: 

• Bachelor’s degree.

Experience

Basic qualification: 

• Four years of production/processing experience in an industrial setting, with two years in a supervisory/leadership role.

Preferred qualification:

• Soybean processing or ethanol industry experience.

Additional Information

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities (including any physical demands)

Basic qualifications:

• Broad knowledge of manufacturing processes, procedures and machinery.
• Proficiency with spreadsheet, word processing, web based software (e.g. Excel, Word, SharePoint).
• General knowledge of Process Safety Management.
• Ability to operate machinery and computer systems while maintaining compliance with regulatory safety
• Requirements, e.g., OSHA (including PSM), EPA, USDA, ISO 9000 and B-Q-9000.
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders as well as work at heights; manage confined space entry, withstand extended periods of walking and standing; and move manufacturing materials, products and equipment of 50 pounds or more, which requires bending and lifting. 
• Mechanical aptitude.
  Basic math skills.
• Proficiency with spreadsheet and word processing software (e.g., Excel and Word).

Preferred qualifications:

• Well organized, self-motivated and action oriented and able to work effectively in a team environment.
• High Team work oriented.
• Effective communication skills.

What We Offer

We provide a dynamic and stimulating international environment, which will stretch and develop your abilities and channel your skills and expertise with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.

- Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental and vision care coverage, flexible spending account plans, employee assistance program, life insurance and disability coverage
- 401k with Company Match
- Family Friendly Benefits including childbirth and parental leave, fertility and family building benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
- Hybrid work available (not applicable to all roles)

Diversity & Inclusion
LDC is driven by a set of shared values and high ethical standards, with diversity and inclusion being part of our DNA. LDC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion.
LDC encourages diversity, supports local communities and environmental initiatives. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

Equal employment opportunity (EEO)

Louis Dreyfus Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Sustainability
Sustainable value is at the heart of our purpose as a company.
We are passionate about creating fair and sustainable value, both for our business and for other value chain stakeholders: our people, our business partners, the communities we touch and the environment around us